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Beset

Verb

Definitions

1.VerbSenses relating to surrounding. To assail or attack (someone) from all sides; to set about.
2.VerbTo assail or attack (someone) from all sides; to set about.
3.VerbTo occupy and block (an entrance, a passage, etc.), especially to prevent people from passing.
4.VerbTo decorate (someone or something) by surrounding with accessories, etc.
5.VerbFollowed by with: to encircle or surround (someone or something); to hem in.
6.VerbTo trap (a ship) within frozen sea; to ice in.
7.VerbOf dangers, difficulties, enemies, etc.: to negatively affect (someone or something); to trouble.
8.VerbOf soldiers, etc.: to surround (a place) to compel surrender; to besiege.
9.VerbTo capture (an animal); to ensnare, to entrap.
10.VerbSenses relating to placing or setting. To arrange or set (something) in order. To give (something); to bestow, to present. To spend or use (something, such as effort, money, time, or words). Followed by on or upon: to place or set (love, trust, etc.) on someone.
11.VerbTo arrange or set (something) in order.
12.VerbTo give (something); to bestow, to present.
13.VerbTo spend or use (something, such as effort, money, time, or words).
14.VerbFollowed by on or upon: to place or set (love, trust, etc.) on someone.
15.VerbSenses relating to being appropriate. To be appropriate or fitting for (something); to become, to befit. Followed by with: to accord or go well with something.
16.VerbTo be appropriate or fitting for (something); to become, to befit.
17.VerbFollowed by with: to accord or go well with something.
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